Julia Arminta Anderson

After a strong fight, Julia Arminta Anderson, also known as “Judy” or “Mrs. A” passed away on March 15, 2013 in Yreka surrounded by her family.

After a strong fight, Julia Arminta Anderson, also known as “Judy” or “Mrs. A” passed away on March 15, 2013 in Yreka surrounded by her family. She was 69 years old.

Judy was born on Nov. 15, 1943 in Richmond, Calif. She loved her husband Gib; her five kids; living at Copco Lake; the kids she gave 26 years of her dedication, heart and soul to at Willow Creek Elementary School; the New York Yankees; A-Rod; Derek Jeter; and Yogi Berra – in that order.

Judy is survived by her husband of almost 38 years, Gib Anderson; her daughter Rochelle Goins and her husband Keith of Dubai, United Arab Emirates; her son Michael Quinday and his wife Angie of Casper, Wyo.; her son Jon Quinday and his wife Alice of Russell, Kan.; her daughter Spring Smith and her husband Todd of Hayes, Va.; and her son Bart Anderson of Grass Valley, Calif.; eleven grandchildren, Rob, Chelsea, Karrissa, Scotty, Brittinie, Ellie, Ashley, Jennifer Lynn, Megan, Brett and Aidan; and four great grandkids, Emma, Max, Keagan and Connor. She also leaves behind her good friend Sharon Capote, who was Thelma to her Louise; Robert and Junior Capote; her shopping buddy Diane Owens; and her casino buddy Lucy Tinsley.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Maxine and Antone, and her granddaughter Jenifer Christine.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Girdner Funeral Chapel in Yreka. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Madrone Hospice, 255 Collier Circle, Yreka, CA 96097. Online condolences may be made at www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com.